Fire service professionals must achieve a solid theoretical knowledge of fire behavior, specifically enclosure fire behavior, to perform their duties effectively. In general, enclosure fire behavior is the study of the chemical and physical mechanisms controlling a fire within a compartment or room. Statistics and historical data prove that enclosure fires are the most dangerous to human life.
- Discuss the stages of an enclosure fire.
- Define and discuss flashover, flameover, and backdraft as was stated in the Gorbett and Hopkins article.
- List three components that control flashover, flameover and backdraft. That is three components for each.
- List three indicators that a flashover, flameover, or backdraft may occur. That is three indicators for each.
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